Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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The Liberty of St Peter
Not every part of medieval York came...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
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Tudor Troubles
Richard III had been a friend to Yor...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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Who Were the Vikings?
Vikings were sea-borne Scandinavians...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- The Head Office of the North Eastern Railway
- Skeldergate Bridge
- York Castle Museum
- Guy Fawkes
- The Retreat
- Mosaic with a Woman's Head
- Bronze Seal Matrix of the Merchant Adventurers' Almshouse
- Jubbergate
- The Pilgrimage of Grace
- The Hospitium
- The Mansion House
- Church of St Olave
- All Saints Church, North Street
- Amber Bead Workshop
- York Art Gallery
- First World War York
- Anglian Burial Vessel